If you're buying linen fabric for a home sewing project you might be wondering whether it needs pre-washing or any other kind of treatment before you get started.
As Spring unfolds and blossoms and blooms begin to brighten the world, it's a good time to think about colour. Many of us are giving our homes a Spring refresh, or thinking of trying new colours for the new season.
Linen is one of the most pleasurable fabrics to work with. It not only looks super professional once you're finished (regardless of how experienced you are at making things) but it's also a dream to sew.
When you start on an upholstery project it's just as important to consider the function of the piece of furniture as the overall look. Get this wrong, and no matter how pretty the chair might look, it won't last long and you'll find yourself having to recover it.
